Dry Brushing

October 23, 2017

“What are you doing?”

Brent’s inquiry to my latest obsession. I love surprising him with something new.

“Dry Brushing. You’re next.”

I love, love, love that Goop brings to light the latest in alternative and holistic healthcare. I am all over this dry brushing thing. It’s a detox and goes hand in hand with good nutrition, exercise and mindfulness.

It’s has many benefits like boosting circulation, improving digestion, flaking away dead skin cells – but the one I find most interesting is the effect it has on the lymphatic system. Here is what Goops says,

“If the lymphatic system is congested, it can lead to a build-up of toxins, causing inflammation and illness. Dry brushing stimulates the lymphatic system as it stimulates and invigorates the skin.”

Yes, please.

I have been dry brushing for a few months now and I’m hooked. I drop some lavender essential oil on my brush after an evening bath and start at my legs moving upwards. The idea is to brush towards your heart.

I start by dropping some essential oil onto my brush then begin at my feet, working upward on each leg. Then I do my core, working to my heart, down my arms, back and end at my neck. Ahhh.

I have found that this little ritual does invigorate me and I have started dry brushing in the morning as well. Don’t worry, it can take 4 seconds or 4 minutes, but won’t impede on your schedule. I am now adding Goop’s suggested foam roller detox routine as well. More found here.